Blueberry

Wild blueberries are naturally smaller. They also grow individually on the bushes, not in large clusters. Another significant difference can be seen when you cut… Read More »How Can You Tell A Wild Blueberry?

Most blueberry growers apply post-emergent herbicides to the desired 4-foot weed-free zone, using a shielded sprayer, to prevent herbicides from coming in contact with the… Read More »How Do I Control Weeds In My Blueberry Bushes?

Pine needles, wood chips or bark mulch work well as mulches for blueberries. Avoid using dyed mulches (black or red). Avoid using synthetic mulches like… Read More »Can You Put Landscape Fabric Around Blueberry Bushes?

Guthion is highly active against blueberry maggot with long residual activity and has a seven day pre-harvest interval. The organophosphates Malathion and Imidan are also… Read More »What Can I Spray For Blueberry Maggots?

As soils dry out lack of water causes edges and tips of blueberry leaves to dry out and turn brown. This symptom is often confused… Read More »Why Do Blueberry Leaves Turn Brown?

Roundup (glyphosate) may be applied until 14 days before harvest. However, extreme care must be taken to avoid application on new shoot growth. Can I… Read More »Is It Safe To Spray Roundup Around Blueberry Bushes?

Blueberry leaves curl from improper watering, climate, and nutrients, as well as transplant shock, aphids, and leafrollers. Ideally, only water when the soil is dry… Read More »Why Are My Blueberry Leaves Curling Up?

Neem oil sprays are used to combat problems with pests such as aphids, weevils, red-striped fireworm and blueberry flea beetle. Insecticide products containing spinosad, which… Read More »What Can You Spray On Blueberry Bushes?

Wild rabbits like cottontails will eat blueberry bushes and cause great damage to the bush. Rabbits usually eat the bushes during wintertime when it is… Read More »Will Rabbits Eat My Blueberry Bushes?

Spacing. Plant the bushes no more than 10 feet apart so bees will be likely to visit several of them when they’re out on a… Read More »How Close Do Blueberry Bushes Need To Be To Pollinate?